My heart is a traitor, the boy said to the alchemist, when they had paused to rest the horses. It doesnt want me to go on. That makes sense, the alchemist answered. Naturally its afraid that, in pursuing your dream, you might lose everything youve won. Well, then, why should I listen to my heart? Because you will never again be able to keep it quiet. Even if you pretend not to have heard what it tells you, it will always be there inside you, repeating to you what youre thinking about life and about the world. You mean I should listen, even if its treasonous? Treason is a blow that comes unexpectedly. If you know your heart well, it will never be able to do that to you. Because youll know its dreams and wishes, and will know how to deal with them. You will never be able to escape from your heart. So its better to listen to what it has to say. That way, youll never have to fear an unanticipated blow.
About This Quote
About Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist.